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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
You can study the exhibits at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
San Mames Stadium
Catch an event at San Mames Stadium during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Plaza Nueva
Learn about the local history of Bilbao when you take a trip to Plaza Nueva. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Bilbao Vacations
Bilbao was not always a hub of art and culinary exploration, but it's become a Spanish cultural hot spot. With extraordinary museums, fine restaurants, and a gritty urban vibe, Bilbao vacation packages are sure to delight even the most jaded traveler. Don't stop with Bilbao—consider it a gateway to the Basque region and take a road trip through Northern Spain. You can rent a car in Bilbao to get you there.
Major Attractions
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a feat of architecture and a must-see agenda item for Bilbao vacations. The Frank Gehry-designed structure is almost more famous than the art inside, but regardless of your motivation, the spectacle is worth the trip. While you're in the museum-going mood, check out the Museo de Bellas Artes, displaying classical and modern art.
Bilbao packages should come with a side order of Basque cuisine visit the new modern restaurants showing off the best of what Northern Spain's chefs have to offer. To get a taste of an authentic Bilbao neighborhood, visit the Casco Viejo, the city's old section. Here you'll find the city's first streets that date back 600 years. It's also a great spot to grab a drink or do some boutique shopping. For a busy, atmospheric city square, spend some time in the cafes of Plaza Nueva.
Recurring Festivals and Events
For nine days starting every August 15, Bilbao celebrates the Aste Nagusia, or Great Week. The festivities include performances by comparsas—musicians and dancers—with a heavy dose of street theater. The week also features performances by international artists and musicians, and fireworks displays occur every night.
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Tours and Activities in Bilbao
Whether you want your next travel experience to be action-packed and exhilarating or chilled out and relaxing, there's one thing for sure — you'll have lots of stories to tell when you return home!
Start your Bilbao journey on a high note with some fun experiences. How about trying a Half-Day Tour of Elorrio, Oñati & the Sanctuary of Arantzazu?
Where to stay in Bilbao: Best areas for travelers
- Bilbao City Centre: Home to some of the biggest attractions in Bilbao, this place ought to be high on your shortlist. Why not use the Hotel Carlton as a base to visit Zubizuri Bridge? Also compare the rates at the Hotel Sercotel Coliseo and the Sercotel Ayala Bilbao. You'll be able to tick off this neighborhood's other must-sees from any of these lodging options.
- Abando: You have a nice range of options when it comes to welcoming places to stay here. To begin with, look up the Hotel Carlton, the Hotel Ercilla and the Cosmov Bilbao Hotel**. You'll be able to spring out of bed and be at exciting attractions like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao shortly after.
- Ibaiondo: If the reason for your travels is to see the main attractions, staying in this neighborhood is a wise choice. Make yourself comfortable at the Hotel Bilbi, the Hotel Sirimiri or the Egun On Bilbao. Of the area's many highlights, the shining star is Santiago Cathedral.
- Casco Viejo: Etxebarria Park is just one of the top attractions that make this area popular with travelers. And with a decent variety of hotels at hand, there's no need to leave. The Minimalist Apartment in the Heart of Bilbao, Metro and Parking at 50m, the Sercotel Arenal Bilbao and the NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels are some recommendations.
- Bilbao Old Town: Your vacation won't be complete without a visit to Santiago Cathedral, which you'll find here. Base yourself at the Hotel Bilbao Jardines, the Corner OF THE Cathedral-wifi or the Petit Palace Arana and you can be snapping pictures at this well-known attraction a short while later.
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